Will Conor McGregor secure a redesigned UFC contract tied to the Paramount era?
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Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor plans to begin contract talks with the UFC in February, saying his PPV-based deal no longer fits the league’s new media model after the Paramount partnership. McGregor argues that as PPV fades, top stars should be paid through higher guarantees or platform-linked incentives. He believes his name still justifies special terms, especially alongside a major comeback event.
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Resolves “Yes” if by June 30, 2026, the UFC publicly announces a new contract with Conor McGregor featuring materially revised compensation terms (e.g., reduced PPV dependence, higher guaranteed pay, or platform-linked incentives), as confirmed by the UFC or major MMA media. Otherwise — No.
Results
Conor McGregor confirmed a newly negotiated UFC contract in late May 2026. In an interview on Mac Energy (approximately May 25), McGregor stated: "I've got a great deal off the UFC. I'm very, very happy. They honored me, finally." This was corroborated by Bloody Elbow and Yahoo Sports. The new contract replaces his PPV-based arrangement — which McGregor called "essentially void" after the UFC's $7.7 billion Paramount deal eliminated pay-per-view — with revised, platform-linked guaranteed terms reflecting his historical drawing power. Dana White had acknowledged the new compensation structure in May 2026, confirming it was calibrated to McGregor's past audience pull. The fight under the new deal is UFC 329 vs. Max Holloway on July 11, 2026.
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